Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-20
CnncerninR CARPETS.

In regard to the solor of carpets the
following rule maybe laid down; o
drawing room, pariors and bedrooms,
while loud and glaring hues should be
avoided. we may nevertheless allow
ourselves a liberal spfinkting Of erlnl-
son, dead gold. russell brown and NIL
the beautiful tints that nature distributes
through tste landscape III these autumn
DAYS. In the 1~ruwing-room, especially,
there should be warm, rich hues to cor
respond with our oii-paintlngs in their
gilded frames. our mirrors and old
china. or whatever Of grt work, with its
wealth, of color, we chance to possess.
In our bedrooms we want bright tints to
preserve checrfalness. aud TO avoid too
glaring Il contrast with u white couh-
terpanas aud mnSlln-draped toilet tables
and windows. In the library, sober
hues must be chosen, to harmpnize with
walnut bookcases. desks and writing
tables. and the sober dress wltere-with
, publishers clotho books that are to stand
the wear and tear of use and Time. In
! halls aud dining-rooms, also, only quiet
colors should appear.
The pattern OF Il carpet should always
| depend upon the size Of the The
form should be flat, without any at
Tempt ut shadow or relief. Some OF tho
most beautiful designs furnished by our
manufacturers are found among the
! Administer carpets. and these, though
expensive. are at once the most desira-
Bile and most ~serviceable for large
apartments. These carpets were first
introduced in 1855. The warp and
woof ara of strong linen, and the soft
tufts of wool in which the design is
worked are admirably adapted to the
display of Il delicate aud elaborate pat
tern. The varied greens and ferns and
moses can be made TO appear, and
every detail Of leaf and spray worked
out. For those who consider Axmins-
ter carpets beyond the limits OF their
purse the velvet pile is very desirable,
and makes II perfectly satisfactory cover
ing for q parlor floor. An excellent
general rule would be, where the home
is not very pretentious and tho income
moderate, a velvet carpet for the parlor.
Brussels for the hall and stairs. dining
room and sparc-bedroom, the rest of the
house being modestly restricted to in
grains or mating.
There is one essential to all satisfac-
tory ioor-coyerlng. 1t should never be
omitted. That is, the sponge or cotton
carpet Innings, chemically prepared. so
as to prevent the incursions of moths.
This a always be procured for 10 or 20
cents per square yard, and not only does
it add to the comfort and appearance OF
the carpet two-fold, but will make it
last at least half rs long again. Coun.
try people used frequently to put straw
under the carpets. but this is too harsh.
and reveals itself too quickly the mo-
nlent the foot presses It. The cotton
lining gives the carpet s~oftness that
seems to belong TO its own material.
and persuades the visitor that he has Il
rich pile under his feet. when he may il
reality be treading' upon an ingram a!
IS cents per yard. With stair carpets =
heavy padding should be laid upon the
edge of each step. and the carpet should
always be a yard or so longer than is
necessary, SO that FOL places may be
changed.
a wise selection of tioor-coverings,
care in laying them, and Il little careful
attention when signs OF wear begin &c
show i'll certain places. sue as chang.
ing the location of il chair or introduce
ing a mat or rug. will keep our floors
looking bright aiid fresh for q long
time, with only moderate expense.